Events

Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.

A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Sensory and soft play fun. Suitable for ages 5 and under.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups

A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Fun activities to support early language development. For 3-4 Year Olds

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Labour and birth, infant feeding, baby practical and getting to know your baby.

Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.

A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.

Our Pregnancy Social groups are relaxed, informal and friendly. A great way to meet others and get support.

For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.

A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts

Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.

Monday -  3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project

                 Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers

Tuesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Make a difference - outreach activities project

                 Session 2: Homework club

Wednesday - 3:15pm - 7:15pm - Session 1: Project Fusion - dance youth project

                  Session 2: Creative crafts

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

Come along and swap books and toys with your friends

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.

Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years

Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!

A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.

Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years

Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends. Boys aged 8 - 11 years

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people. Age 8 to 11.

4 different sessions to attend each week.

An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!

This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.

A self organising group of lads who meet weekly to plan and carry out activities.

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school

A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.

Leazes Park parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'

Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'

New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.

Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.

Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.

Join us for family activities for children 0-8

Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers. For ages 11 - 16 years